James V. Sansone

James V. Sansone is the founder and managing attorney of Family Law Complex Litigation Advocacy, PLLC in Seattle, Washington. He handles complex divorce, high-asset property division, contested child custody, and related family law litigation. His work includes interstate jurisdiction questions, parenting plan disputes, relocation requests, and enforcement proceedings. He represents clients in disputes where financial records, evidence, and family circumstances require detailed trial preparation and litigation planning.

James earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics from the University of San Francisco and a Juris Doctor from Empire College School of Law, graduating cum laude. He received academic excellence awards during his legal education. He was admitted to the California bar in 2006 and also practices in Washington. His education in economics and law supports his work on complex financial disputes, business interests within marital estates, and contested court proceedings.

James has more than two decades of litigation experience and has previously served as a judge pro tempore in California civil proceedings. He has handled extensive trial-level advocacy, contested evidentiary hearings, and matters involving business valuations and substantial marital property. He also worked on commercial disputes concerning contracts, employment issues, and business ownership. This background informs his approach to financial disclosure, cross-jurisdictional custody issues, and family law cases that intersect with business litigation.

James V. Sansone is admitted in Washington and California, as well as specified federal courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His practice combines courtroom advocacy with detailed document review and preparation for contested hearings. He works with financial and parenting-related professionals when cases require technical evidence or evaluations. By drawing on both commercial litigation and family law experience, he helps clients address property, parenting, and jurisdictional disputes through a structured legal strategy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Family Law Complex Litigation Advocacy PLLC
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Judge Pro Tem, California Courts

Licensed State

• California
• Washington

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